J.R. Wilco jumped at the chance to serve as Pounding the Rock's editor-in-chief in 2010, overjoyed at the opportunity to combine his love for the Spurs with his journalism degree. Over the past decade plus, he's written, edited and podcasted his way through the Spurs' Big Three era, past the Kawhi Leonard years, and into the Wemby Days.
The Rodeo Road Trip has all but killed the Spurs’ dwindling playoff chances
The Spurs went just 2-6 on the RRT. Do they have what it takes to make one last push for the playoffs?
The All-Star game’s ending was fun, but is the Elam ending a gimmick or a great idea?
Rule changes helped make the All-Star game more interesting, but what about using the Elam ending in games that count?
The Spurs’ decision to stick with their roster is fine ... for now
The Spurs were one of the few potential West playoff teams that didn’t make a move before the deadline. The PtR staff discusses whether that was the right decision.
The Rodeo Road Trip could doom the Spurs’ playoff chances
The Spurs need wins to keep up with the other West playoff hopefuls, but their struggles on the road might prevent them from getting them anytime soon.
Why the Spurs’ defense falls apart late in games
San Antonio is merely mediocre at stopping opponents early in games but gets downright awful at it in the last two quarters. In this week’s roundtable the PtR staffs tries to figure out why.
DeMar DeRozan is playing like a superstar, but that doesn’t mean he is one
DeRozan has been producing like an MVP candidate lately, but should the Spurs treat him as one and make him their centerpiece?
The Spurs may be too naturally buoyant to miss the playoffs
Given the state of the Western Conference this season, there may not be a "make or break" stretch for San Antonio.
LaMarcus Aldridge finally shooting 3s could be a game-changer for the Spurs
To everyone’s surprise, Aldridge is extending his range past the three-point line. The PtR staff discusses what it means for the Spurs this season and moving forward.
San Antonio vs. Golden State, Final Score: Spurs come up clutch in OT win over Warriors, 117-113
Dejounte Murray had a huge overtime to save the Spurs from an embarrassing loss to the worst team in the West.